Spring Program--Part 1

The Spring Program was last night at Sophia's school. She sang 4 songs....and loved every minute of being on stage singing. We try to put her in sports (ok....really it's me!!!)....but last night it just a reminder that she is NOT a sports girl....singing and dancing is what she loves. She loves being

onstage!! These are the 2 Spanish songs she sang....

Morning Hair....

Just makes me laugh!!!!

Carnival Time!!

The annual Northwood Carnival is a big event!!!! The kids have been looking SO forward to going. They all had their t-shirts on and were ready to go! It turned out to be H-O-T but the kids had fun. Lots of games, food, cascarones, silly string....and hanging out with friends!

What was the highlight of the event??? Have a Diet Pepper (as Joshua called it).

Big thrill...a real soda!!!

Now...if I could just get all the confetti up off the floor today....I will be doing good!!

Spring Break Fun....

This Spring Break started out with one day at Art Works for the big kids. They had a blast!! On Tuesday we had Naomi with us all day. We went to see If You Give a Pig a Party at the Children's Theater. The moving truck was at the Truwe's all day. They came over for dinner and one last good-bye. Lots of tears as we said good-bye to such good friends and such a wonderful part of our church!

On Wednesday we headed to the ranch. Mike and Shirley came later that night. On Friday, Rich and Dianne flew in and stayed until Sunday.

Just a few highlights....dining alfresco on the wonderful new patio. It's not completely done...but W-O-W. It's a great addition to the ranch!!!

Getting up close and personal with the lions at the Waco Zoo.

Hanging out with little cousins.

Ice cream cones on the deck!

Enjoying the nice evening weather!

Not a bad way to wake up each morning!!!!

Up Close and Personal....

Ever seen a 2 toed sloth up close??? They are incredible to see. NPDS had a special visit from Zoomination this week. They brought a HUGE scorpion, several lizards, a baby kangaroo (who hopped all around the room in a "mini escape"....I don't think that part was planned!!!), a macaw and a sloth. It was a big hit...with both kids and parents!!!

Way to go Jake!!!

Jake has had a rocky 1st grade year....for many reasons. Some have been beyond his control....others are issues that we are working! At Northwood, earning your self-manager badge is a B-I-G deal. The kids earn it by having so many consecutive days with good behavior. The self-manager badge gives you special privileges around school. Jake got it about November in Kinder. It's taken until March to get it this year. This morning I had a meeting at school that was right around lunch time. So, I decided to stay and eat with him. What a surprise when I saw that today was his big day and he was proudly wearing it around his neck! Self-manager badge...and mommy and brother for lunch. What a day!!! Joshua was so cute at lunch. He was thrilled to get a tray and eat with the big kids! Won't be too long before he's at Northwood too!!!